UST and Ateneo sweep opening day of UAAP Season 89 men’s table tennis

The University of Santo Tomas (UST) and Ateneo de Manila University both began their UAAP Season 89 collegiate men’s table tennis campaigns with undefeated records. The opening matches took place at Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City.

UST secured two 3–0 victories against the University of the East and the University of the Philippines. Rookie Jebb Datahan contributed to the sweep with wins in both singles matches. Other notable performances for the Tiger Paddlers included wins by Aljay Villena, Al J Sanchez, Dirk Atilano, Eljay Tormis, and the duo of Abraham Antivo IV and Gerald Aguilar.

Ateneo de Manila University also achieved 3–0 sweeps, defeating the University of the East and De La Salle University. Key contributors for the Blue Eagles included Zherdel Fresco, who won two doubles assignments, Rod Garcia, Mahendra Cabrido, Andrew Uy, and the pairing of Gabriel Docto and Fresco.